The Air Ambulance Service
Also known as: The Central England Air Amublulance, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance, Central England Air Ambulance, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance, National Children's Air Ambulance
Operator of two Helicopter Emergency Services, and the Children's Air Ambulance transfer service.
Activities & Mission
Operator of two Helicopter Emergency Services, and the Children's Air Ambulance transfer service.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £35,902,000 | £37,585,000 | £14,020,000 | £37,097,000 | £19,342,000 | 469 / 1395 |
| 2023 | £38,179,000 | £34,418,000 | £12,701,000 | £38,385,000 | £37,642,000 | 445 / 1200 |
| 2022 | £33,583,000 | £27,343,000 | £8,009,000 | £33,996,000 | £33,309,000 | 421 / 1250 |
| 2021 | £30,365,000 | £24,961,000 | £9,019,000 | £29,194,000 | £28,530,000 | 375 / 1240 |
| 2020 | £25,375,000 | £23,229,000 | £8,829,000 | £22,647,000 | £21,987,000 | 381 / 1005 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Air Ambulance Service
What does The Air Ambulance Service do?
Operator of two Helicopter Emergency Services, and the Children's Air Ambulance transfer service.
How much income did The Air Ambulance Service report in 2024?
The Air Ambulance Service reported total income of £35.90m and reported expenditure of £37.59m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Air Ambulance Service?
The Air Ambulance Service has a program ratio of 39.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Air Ambulance Service registered as a charity?
The Air Ambulance Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 2003 as charity number 1098874. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Air Ambulance Service?
The Air Ambulance Service is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Air Ambulance Service operate?
The Air Ambulance Service operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Air Ambulance Service a registered charity?
Yes — The Air Ambulance Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098874.
Details
BUTLERS LEAP
RUGBY
WARWICKSHIRE
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Air Ambulance Service
- The Central England Air Amublulance
- Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance
- Central England Air Ambulance
- Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance
- National Children's Air Ambulance
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated